BYTE
/baɪt/
4-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BYTE
noun
- A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
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(most commonly) A unit of computing storage equal to eight bits, which can represent any of 256 distinct values.
"The word “hello” fits into five bytes of ASCII code."
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About the word BYTE
Is "BYTE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BYTE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BYTE" worth?
In Scrabble, "BYTE" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "BYTE" mean?
A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
Does "BYTE" have any anagrams?
No, "BYTE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.